Maela is a distinctive choice, ranked #1819 in 2024. Your child is likely to be the only Maela in their class.
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UK Rank 2024
#1819
About the Name Maela
Maela has never been more popular than it is right now, sitting at UK #1819. It has been building momentum steadily rather than spiking suddenly. The name has been relatively new to UK records, first appearing in 2012.
Maela is distinctive enough that your child will likely be the only one in both their class and their school — standing out on every register.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about the name Maela
Unlikely. With around 16 UK babies named Maela per year, your child will almost certainly be the only Maela in her class, and possibly the only one in the whole school.
Maela has held a stable position around #1819 for several years. It reached its recorded peak of #1819 in 2024 and has maintained consistent levels since — suggesting lasting rather than trend-driven appeal.
Maela is a distinctive choice sitting outside the mainstream UK top names. Parents choosing less common names often find their children appreciate the individuality as they grow up, rarely needing to add an initial to distinguish themselves.
Maela does not appear in the US top 1,000 baby names, making it a distinctively British choice — your child is unlikely to encounter American Maelas in the wild.
16
UK babies named Maela (2024)
< 1
Expected classmates with this name (class of 28)
~0.0
In a school of 600
↑ 4057 places
Rank change (last 5 years)
🏫 Who else is in the room?
In a typical UK class of 28, highlighted children share the name Maela
Likely around 1 other Maela in the class
UK Popularity (2012–2024)
Rank and birth count · ONS official data
No US data available for this name
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Innocent Maela is a South African professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Orlando Pirates, which he captains, and the South Africa national team.